Abstracts of contracts for improving harbor of Oswego, New York, for the year ending June 30, 1869. 12 by 12 inch pine timber, 30 feet long, per 1,000 feet b. m 12 by 12 inch pine timber, 21 feet long, per 1,000 feet b. m. Pine plank, per 1,000 feet b. m White-oak snubbing-posts per 1,000 feet b. m Round wrought-iron screw and washer bolts, per pound 12 by 12 inch hemlock timber, 30 feet long, per 1,000 feet b. m I certify that the above abstract is correct. Major of Engineers and Brevet Colonel U. S. A. Abstract of contract for improving harbor of Oswego, New York, for the year ending June 30, 1869. Pratt & Co: Round wrought-iron drift bolts, per pound. Round wrought-iron screw and washer bolts, per pound. Wrought-iron spikes, per pound... I certify that the above abstract is correct. NICOLAS BOWEN, Major of Engineers and Brevet Colonel United States Army. Abstracts of contracts for improving harbor of Oswego, New York, for the year ending June 30, 1869. 3. LITTLE SODUS BAY. The works at this point are not in a satisfactory condition. The superstructure was completed upon the three hundred feet of unfinished pier last season. The width of dredged channel was increased from eighty to two hundred feet. In the spring of this year it was found that the pier had sunken, in some places, several feet, and presented a bad appearance. This was probably due to dredging too near the face of the pier, and to the shifting sand of which the bottom is composed. Proposals have been received for the extension of the pier one hundred and fifty feet. This extension will be completed this year. This will exhaust the present appropriation. To complete the improvement as originally proposed, and necessary to make this a good harbor, (including dredging,) there will be needed an additional appropriation of $35,000. To restore the present pier to its proper shape, and to rebuild the break water, $25,000 will be required, and this amount is asked both for the preservation and appearance of the present construction. This harbor is in the collection district of Oswego, which is the nearest port of entry, and where the nearest light-house and fort are situated. The statistics, which are insignificant, are included in those of Oswego. This, next to Big Sodus, is the best natural harbor in the lake, although, there being no light for the harbor, its entrance is not always practicable. Being only fifteen miles from Oswego, and having no commerce worth mentioning, (its fine natural advantages being its only recommendation,) all that is strictly required this coming year is the amount ($25,000) asked for to make the necessary repairs, and to dredge all that may be required to clear the channel. At present there is sufficient waterabout 12 feet. The amounts asked for could be expended in one season. Abstract of proposals and contracts herewith. Amount available for this work July 1, 1868.. $27,860 51 4, 017 39 25, 000 00 Number. CLASS III.-LABOR TO BE PERFORMED. Abstract of proposals received and opened June 24, 1869, for improving harbor of Little Sodus, New York. Name of bidder. Residence. CLASS I.-TIMBER. CLASS II.-WROUGHT IRON MATERIALS. Remarks. Abstract of contract for improving harbor of Little Sodus, New York, for the year ending June 30, 1869. Abstract of contract for improving harbor of Little Sodus, New York, for year ending June 30, 1869. Abstract of contract for improving harbor of Little Sodus, New York, for the year ending June 30, 1869. Abstract of contract for improving harbor of Little Sodus, New York, for the year ending June 30, 1869. S. B. Robinson: Removing material and preparing foundation area......... $100 00 NICOLAS BOWEN, I certify that the above abstract is correct. Major of Engineers and Brevet Colonel U. S. A. 12 Plank Abstract of contracts for improving harbor of Little Sodus, New York, for the year ending June 30, 1869. 4. BIG SODUS BAY. The pier has been completed, with the exception of the light-house head-776 feet having been built since the last report, there being considerable timber on hand, which was only available for the extension of the pier; and as it appeared that benefit would be derived from such extension, I asked, and was authorized, to add 90 feet to the west pier before putting on the pier-head. This work will be advertised at once, and completed during the coming season. The dredged channel has been increased to a width of 200 feet. The balance that will remain after the extension of the pier will be insufficient for the completion of the dredging. The piers at this point are 470 feet apart. The shifting sand which forms the bottom readily seeks a level; I therefore propose to expend the balance, after building the crib-work, in widening the present channel, and getting 12 feet of water. To complete the dredging the whole width between piers, $35,000 will be needed, in addition to the present appropriation. This is by far the finest natural harbor in the lake, but as a port of commerce it is insignificant. To complete the present works, closing the entrance between the east shore and east pier, will require $30,000. Dredging the entire channel, (as stated,) $35,000. Necessary repair for the coming year, $10,000. Big Sodus is in the district of Oswego, 30 miles distant, and about midway between it and Charlotte. It has a light-house, about three-fourths of a mile to the west of the pier, on the main land; it should be on the pier-head. Fort Ontario (Oswego) is the nearest fort. The statistics are insignificant; they are included in those of Oswego. The interests of the place are, at present, entirely local; though, as a harbor of refuge, I consider the place of great importance. Unless the channel is dredged to its full width and uniform, annual expenditure will be required. All of the amounts asked for could be expended in one season. Amount available for this work July 1, 1868... 5. CHARLOTTE OR GENESEE RIVER HARBOR. $58, 645 46 8,056 53 35, 000 00 The contractors have carried out the terms of their contract in a satisfactory manner. All the work has been expended on the E pier, where |